Photography Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 17,550 - 19,260; Part time

Job summary

The North Orange County Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Photography Instructor to teach photography courses at Cypress College. The role requires a Master’s degree in photography or a related field, or a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in humanities. The instructor will prepare course materials, teach both in-person and hybrid classes, and provide feedback on student progress.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. Flexibility is required as work schedules may vary, including evenings and hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field, or Bachelor’s plus a relevant Master's.
• Commitment to diversity and understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach photography courses including day and evening classes.
• Prepare course materials and assessments.
• Provide feedback on student performance.

Skills

Teaching photography courses

Developing course materials

Evaluating student progress

Adhering to safety policies

Education

Master’s degree in photography, fine arts, or art

Bachelor’s in photography or fine arts plus a Master’s in art history or humanities

Valid California teaching credential

Job description

Photography Instructor Pool – Part-Time

Position Details

• Job Title: Photography Instructor Pool – Part-Time
• Department: Visual and Performing Arts
• Location: Cypress College
• Percentage of Employment: Part-Time
• Months of Employment: Varies
• Work Schedule: Varies, may include days, evenings, hybrid/online, and dual enrollment program
• Salary: $1,572.67 – $1,725.85 per lecture unit rate, $1,572.67 – $1,725.85 per lab parity unit rate, $1,258.16 – $1,380.60 per lab unit rate

Essential Functions

• Teach photography courses as scheduled, including day, evening, hybrid/online, and dual enrollment courses
• Prepare and develop course materials, lessons, and assessments aligned with curriculum standards
• Adhere to safety and campus policies for laboratory instruction
• Provide feedback and evaluations on student progress and performance
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in photography, fine arts, or art
• OR Bachelor’s degree in one of the above plus a Master’s in art history or humanities
• OR valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area
• All degrees and coursework must be verifiable on a legible transcript
• Commitment to diversity; demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of diverse student backgrounds

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in supporting arts students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups, nontraditional students, speakers of other languages, and students with learning disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The North Orange County Community College District provides an educational, employment, and business environment in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status.